Mya-Lecia Naylor dead – CBBC actress who starred alongside Emily Atack dies aged 16
CBBC star Mya-Lecia Naylor, who appeared alongside Emily Atack on Almost Never, has died aged 16. The BBC posted the heartbreaking news on their website today as they paid tribute to the “much loved” actress. It is not clear how the teenager died but her management confirmed she had passed away on Sunday. The BBC […]
CBBC star Mya-Lecia Naylor, who appeared alongside Emily Atack on Almost Never, has died aged 16.
The BBC posted the heartbreaking news on their website today as they paid tribute to the “much loved” actress.
It is not clear how the teenager died but her management confirmed she had passed away on Sunday.
The BBC said: “We are so sorry to have to tell you that Mya-Lecia, who you will know from “Millie Inbetween” and “Almost Never” has, very sadly, died.
“Mya-Lecia was a much loved part of the BBC Children’s family, and a hugely talented actress, singer and dancer.
“We will miss her enormously and we are sure that you will want to join us in sending all our love to her family and friends.
“We know this news is very upsetting, and it may help to share how you are feeling with friends or a trusted adult.
“If you are struggling and there is no one you feel you can talk to about it, you can call Childline on 0800 11 11.”
TRIBUTES FOR MYA-LECIA
Mya-Lecia starred alongside Emily Atack, Fleur East and Tess Daley on CBBC show Almost Never.
The show follows boyband The Wonderland and rival girl group Girls Here First competing on fictional TV talent competition The Spotlight – hosted by Tess.
In this kids show Emily plays one of the boy’s mums, while Fleur makes a cameo as herself.
Emily paid tribute to Mya-Lecia on her Instagram page today.
She wrote: “So shocked and sad to hear about lovely Mya-Lecia Naylor.
“She was a beautiful and talented girl. A complete joy to be around on the set of Almost Never.
“Sending all my love to her family & friends. Rest in peace beautiful girl.”
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Mya-Lecia was also known for her role as Fran in CBBC’s Millie Inbetween.
She was born in 2002 and later began a career as a model, actress and singer.
Her first TV appearance was in Absolutely Fabulous in 2004 and she had roles in Cloud Atlas and Code Red.
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